Muslim Council of Elders organises Global Models of Human Fraternity seminar at ADIBF 2024

The Muslim Council of Elders' Pavilion at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) 2024 organised a seminar titled "Global Models of Human Fraternity", presented by Dr. Ouided Bouchamaoui, Professor at New York University Abu Dhabi and 2015 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, alongside Dr. Noura Al-Karbi, Professor of Sociology and Head of the Community Relations Department for Scientific Research at the University of Sharjah.

At the seminar, Dr. Bouchamaoui emphasised that the challenges facing our world today call for the establishment of a new global generation that is open to others socially and culturally, with the ability to bear responsibility and enhance peacebuilding and tolerance. She praised the efforts of the UAE and its wise leadership in sponsoring and supporting various local, regional, and international initiatives and programmes that promote tolerance and coexistence among different cultures and religions, as well as building bridges of communication and dialogue with others.

For her part, Dr. Al-Karbi affirmed that tolerance and human fraternity are the only paths to overcoming tendencies and conflicts, and these are continuous efforts characterised by wisdom, prudence, and honouring humanity. She pointed out that the UAE is a leading global model in the field of human fraternity, as it has worked on the development and implementation of over 20 programmes and initiatives within Emirati society, and sponsored and supported 25 local and international initiatives aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence and enhancing cultural dialogue. Among the most prominent initiatives are the signing of the Human Fraternity Document, the launch of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity, the establishment of the Abrahamic Family House, and the adoption by the United Nations of the International Day of Human Fraternity upon the signing of the Human Fraternity Document, which has set a new working path for cooperation in spreading the values of peace and human fraternity globally.

Dr. Al-Karbi called for the necessity of unifying global efforts to promote tolerance and human fraternity to build a future dominated by peace and prosperity for all.

The Muslim Council of Elders is participating at ADIBF 2024 with over 220 publications in 5 different languages, including 22 new releases addressing key intellectual issues. Additionally, it is set to host a series of seminars focusing on topics such as dialogue, tolerance, coexistence, youth, peacebuilding, and the environment alongside a corner for Arabic calligraphy and several entertainment activities for children. The council's pavilion is located in Hall 10, Pavilion 10 C17 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).

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